apt
Translation
appropriate, suitable, likely, quick to learn
Examples
That was an apt description of the situation.
That was an apt description of the situation.
He is apt to be late for meetings.
He is apt to be late for meetings.
She is an apt student of languages.
She is an apt student of languages.
Grammar Patterns
((apt)) ((noun)) an appropriate (noun). That was an apt description.
((be)) ((apt)) ((to-inf)) to be likely to do (sth.). He is apt to forget things.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suitable, fitting, appropriate; Antonyms: inapt, inappropriate
Etymology
From Latin 'aptus', meaning 'fastened, fitted, appropriate', past participle of 'apere' meaning 'to fasten'.
Memory Tips
An 'apt' student has a high 'aptitude'. A comment that is 'apt' 'adapts' perfectly to the situation.